Terms and Conditions
How to register for a program
To secure a place in a Centre Linguista program, please return the enrolment form together with payment or book online at http://www.centrelinguista.ca/
Payment of fees
On receipt of the application and payment, a letter of confirmation is sent with a Statement of Fees which should be settled at least 4 weeks before the program starting date. In the case of registration less than 6 weeks before the program starting date, the full amount of the cost of the program must be sent with the Registration Form. PLEASE NOTE: students will not be allowed to start their program unless FULL PAYMENT has been received by Centre Linguista.
Homestay address
Students will receive details of their Homestay address at least 5 days before the program start date, unless they enrol late. This enables those students travelling independently to let the host family know of their approximate time of arrival.
Late enrolments
There is no latest registration date for programs, but it is advisable to book at least 1 month before the program start date.
Insurance
All international students who are in Canada must have their own medical insurance. Students must provide proof of coverage on the first day of school or they will not be admitted to class. Students who do not possess medical insurance on the first day of school will be required to purchase it. Students will be liable for the full costs of any medical treatment they receive in Canada.
Immigration and Visas
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the correct visa status to study in Canada. Full details of visa requirement are available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html. Students who will study in the Province of Quebec for more than 26 weeks will need to obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ). Full details are available at http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/anglais/immigration/students/step.html. Centre Linguista will advise Immigration Canada on international students studying on student authorization who withdraw from Centre Linguista.
Cancellation conditions before the program begins
If Centre Linguista receives the cancellation more than 14 days before the program starting date, Centre Linguista will retain the homestay placement fees.
If Centre Linguista receives the cancellation less than 14 days before the program starting date, Centre Linguista will retain the homestay placement fees and the equivalent of one week's fees will be charged.
If a student is denied a visitor visa or study permit and provides Centre Linguista with a copy of the rejection letter on or before the first day of classes, Centre Linguista will refund tuition fees but retain the placement fee.
Cancellation conditions once the program has started
The homestay placement fee is non-refundable. The student must give written notice to the Director of Studies. A cancellation fee up to 1 week's program fees may be charged. The remaining funds will be refunded. Students who enrol or pay through an educational agent and are granted a refund will receive that refund from the agent. Students who pay Centre Linguista directly will be refunded in the same form as the original payment (credit card, cash or cheque). No fees will be transferred to another student in lieu of a refund. If a student wishes to be absent from the program for 1 or 2 weeks for the purposes of taking a holiday s/he must give the Director of Studies at least 2 weeks' notice in writing. Students will have this time deferred to the end of their program. An administrative fee of $50 is charged for all program changes.
Transfers
All Centre Linguista are eligible to transfer part of their program to another Centre Linguista school free of charge subject to any difference in program fees.
Upgrading and Downgrading programs.
Upon written notice to the Director of Studies, students may transfer to another program provided there is a space available. Students who choose to exchange their original choice of program for one of greater value must pay the difference between the two at the time of requesting the upgrade.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. Teachers may refuse
entrance to a student who arrives 10 minutes after the start of the class. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes to receive a graduation certificate. Students intending to be absent from class must advise the Director of Studies in writing. In the case of illness, students must immediately advise the school by telephone.
Further Conditions
Centre Linguista only acts as an intermediary between its students and educational agencies on the one hand and host families/host family providers on the other. Under no circumstances can it be held responsible for any delay or accident during a journey nor can it be held responsible for any accident which may happen during the student's stay with the host family. Centre Linguista will, however, endeavour to defend the student's interests in the event of breach of contract on the part of the educational agency or the host family / host family provider.
Wherever it is agreed between Centre Linguista and a student that it would be beneficial for the student to be moved to another Centre Linguista program, only a program of equivalent cost will be offered by Centre Linguista.
Centre Linguista reserves the right to cancel a program, to offer alternative dates or venues, and to make changes to program arrangements as required.
Centre Linguista reserves the right to use photographs taken during programs to illustrate its promotional material. If a student wishes that his or her photo should not appear in this material, they should write to Centre Linguista within one week of the photo shoot. These photos have no commercial or contractual value.
This brochure, issued by Centre Linguista, gives the only information that can be related to in the event of a disagreement between the student and Centre Linguista.
Centre Linguista reserves the right to repatriate, at the student's expense and without a warning letter, any student committing a serious offence, especially one involving the police.
Further conditions specific to Young Learners (14-17 years old)
Centre Linguista reserves the right to issue disruptive students with a warning letter and, if there is no improvement in behaviour, to send them home at their parents' expense.
Centre Linguista further reserves the right to repatriate, at the parents' expense, without a warning letter, any student committing a serious offence, especially one involving the police.
Supervision
On all outings, students are escorted by our Activity Leaders. We do not allow any of our Young Learners, to go out in the evening, except when they join the group for organised, supervised activities, or in the event that parental consent is received.
Age restrictions
Students aged 18 and over must register for one of the Centre Linguista adult programs. Centre Linguista reserves the right to transfer an 18 year old from a Young Learners Program to an adult program. Students less than 17 years old are not eligible for any adult programs.
